KLH ALBANY II Bookshelf Loudspeaker User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: KLH

Table of Contents

FOR YOUR SAFETY
UNPACKING
CONNECTING YOUR ALBANY IIs
AMPLIFICATION
ROOM POSITION
WARRANTY
SPECIFICATIONS
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KLH ALBANY II Bookshelf Loudspeaker - 1

ALBANY II

BOOKSHELF
LOUDSPEAKERS
MANUAL

KLH ALBANY II Bookshelf Loudspeaker

WELCOME!

Thank you for purchasing one of the best sounding loudspeakers ever produced. At KLH, we have been making high-quality components since 1957, and we take pride in making your music and movies the best experience possible.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Important Safety Instructions!

READ these instructions.
KEEP these instructions.
HEED all warnings.
FOLLOW all instructions.
DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
CLEAN ONLY with a dry cloth.
DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat-producing appliances
ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
DO NOT expose to excess moisture or liquids, and do not place containers with liquids on top of speakers.

**** The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.

CAUTION **
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
WARNING:** Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

EU COMP LIANCE INFORMAT ION:
Eligible to bear the CE mark, Conforms to European Union EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC; European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances Recast (RoHS2) Directive 2011/65/EC; European
Union WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC.

KLH and the KLH logo are registered trademarks of Kelley Global
Brands Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

WEEE NOTICE

Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European
Union (EU) and Norway.

This appliance is labeled in accordance with European
Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household
waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling.

UNPACKING

Place package on the floor or tabletop with the box flaps up.
Cut the tape with a utility knife to open the package. Fold the carton flaps back and carefully slide the speaker and packaging from the box, or turn the box over with flaps open and remove the box. Stand the speaker and pack upright, making sure the speaker is right side up, and remove the packing material.

KLH ALBANY II Bookshelf Loudspeaker - UNPACKING

CONNECTING YOUR ALBANY IIs

The Albany II Bookshelf speaker has a single pair of high-quality binding posts that will accommodate stripped wire, spade connectors, or banana plugs. Be sure to use quality speaker cables, up to 12 gauge (AWG). The lowest gauge possible is recommended.
Before using banana plugs, be sure to remove the black and red inserts on the binding posts.

KLH ALBANY II Bookshelf Loudspeaker - ALBANY IIs

AMPLIFICATION

Conventional amplification involves a single stereo amplifier wired to a single set of binding posts.
Simply attach the positive wire + to the red post and the negative wire – to the black post.

KLH ALBANY II Bookshelf Loudspeaker - black post

ROOM POSITION

Placement of your monitor speakers is a personal preference, but it is recommended that speakers be placed at least 6 feet apart whether they are being used for a stereo application, or as the main left and right channels for a home theater. For best imaging and separation, the listening distance from the speakers should be about 1.5 times the distance the speakers are apart from each other.

Example: If the distance between each speaker and the listening position is 9 feet, then the speakers should be 6 feet apart from one another.

Also be sure that speakers are placed at least 12 inches away from any wall. Further adjustments can be made to optimize your listening experience.

Monitor loudspeakers should be placed on stands or on bookshelves, preferably at ear level with listeners. These KLH monitors may also be used as surround speakers if desired.

WARRANTY

Our 10-year parts warranty begins from the purchase date of the item (invoice date). For warranty/service issues, please contact your place of purchase. Please keep your original
receipt. The warranty covers any production and material defects of the product. Warranty registration may be completed at klhaudio.com/warranty

The following is NOT COVERED by the warranty:

Accidents, misuse, poor maintenance, electrical overloads such as lightning or voltage.
Repair must be performed by an authorized KLH dealer or service center
Incorrect installation of the product.
Altered serial number.
Transportation costs for a service call.
Purchase of KLH products from unauthorized resellers.

Replacement items cannot exceed the cost of the item under warranty. The supplier is responsible for only repair or replacement.